LO1 Examine appropriate research methodologies and methods to identify those appropriate to the research process

Course

HND Business 

Unit Number and Title

Unit 19: Research Project- (Part 2)

Academic Term

April - July 2026

Module Leader 

Unit Lecturers

Student Support Team

Issue Date

WC:- 27/04/2026

Fomative Feedback date

WC:- 22/06/2026

Submission date

21/07/2026

Submission Format

Research Report (includes Self Reflection)

Submission Format

The Part 2 submission comprises the research report following the completed research fieldwork

If your proposal and presentation submitted in March 2026 are approved, the focus this term will be on report writing and self-reflection. 

The individual report covers a full record of your investigation of your primary and secondary research sources. It is an extension of your research proposal. The format of your report should cover the following:

• Executive summary

• Table of content

• Introduction/Background to the research (including research question or hypothesis)

• Research Aim and Objectives

• Limitation of the study

• Literature Review

• Selected Research Methodology

• Data Analysis, Research Findings and Conclusion

• Reflection on the effectiveness of research methods applied by you during the research conducted and

• Reflection and recommendation of alternative research methodologies (that could have been used) and the lessons learned given the outcomes of the research

• References  

• Appendices

• Research Proposal with completed Ethics Form

• Evidence of primary research work done (e.g. sample of completed questionnaires)

All work must be supported with research and referenced correctly using the Harvard referencing system. Inaccurate use of referencing may lead to issues of plagiarism if not applied correctly. Please ensure that the similarity/ AI does not exceed the 20% threshold as assignments with higher similarity may be blocked.

Please use the NCL 2025 cover page as cover page for your assignment brief and, ensure the following requirements are adhered to:

• Font: Times New Roman

• Font Size: 12

• Line Spacing: 1.5

• Font Colour: Black

The recommended word limit is 3000 - 5000 words.

Pearson Set-Theme for 1st September 2025 - 31st August 2026 

Talent Management

Mohamed "Mo" Salah is an Egyptian professional football player who plays as for premier league club Liverpool and captains the national Team of Egypt.  He is widely regarded as one of the best players of his generation and one of the greatest wingers of all time.  But his journey did not start there.  Salah started in Egypt playing for the youth setups of local teams Ittihad Basyoun and Othmason Tanta.  He was spotted by a scout and recruited to play with EL Mokawloon and was later rejected from Zamalek club.  His breakthrough came when he was signed up by the Swiss premier Club- Basel.  He is now signed up with Premier League club Liverpool and captains the Egyptian National Football team.  His talent was spotted and developed to the level that he is at today. He has also raised the profile of Liverpool and the Egypt national team.  Sourcing football talent is an ongoing activity.  Effective Talent Management starts with talent identification, followed by managing the expectations to gain results. 

Human Resource Managers face a challenge when trying to balance the need for high-performing talent with the need to develop and retain existing employees.  A dilemma may arise when organisations try to fill available positions using in-house employees who do not fit the bill for the position.  Organisations have to find a way to attract, train and retain top talent whilst providing opportunity for existing employees to also grow and develop in the organisation.

Vocational Scenario

You should have chosen your research topic during last session when you prepared the research proposal. You are now required to conduct the fieldwork relating to your chosen area for research. The research should be conducted on a UK based company. Each student is required to select a different company for the project.

Unit Learning Outcome

Part 2: Research Project/Reflective Statement

• LO3 Analyse data using appropriate techniques to communicate research findings

• LO4 Reflect on the application of research methodologies and process

Assignment Brief and Guidance

Requirements

Based on your approved research proposal, undertake a comprehensive research project and prepare a research report including a reflective statement on what you think overall with regards to the effectiveness of the research method used in meeting your objectives and explain how alternative research methodologies would have affected the research process.

The research report should cover all of the criteria below:

• Conduct research using appropriate methods for a business research project

• Analyse data from research findings to communicate research findings appropriately for the intended audience.

• Present the analysis of data utilising appropriate analytical techniques, charts, and tables to meet the research aim and communicate outcomes.

• Communicate to the intended audience the research findings and outcomes, including justified recommendations.

The post-research reflective process should involve:

• Producing a reflective statement focussed on the effectiveness of research methods applied in meeting the objectives of the business research project.

• Considering alternative research methodologies and lessons learned given the outcomes of the research conducted

• Demonstrate self-reflection and engagement in the research project process, leading to recommended actions for future improvements.

• Demonstrate critical self-reflection and insight that results in recommended actions for improvements and to inform future research.

Learning Outcomes and Assessment Criteria (Grading Criteria)

Learning Outcome

Pass

Merit

Distinction

LO1 Examine appropriate research methodologies and methods to identify those appropriate to the research process

P1 Examine alternative Research Methodologies. 

P2 Explore alternative methods and tools used for the collection of research data that consider costs, ethics, and access.

M1 Evaluate alternative research methodologies and data collection methods and justify choices made based on philosophical/ theoretical frameworks.

LO1 and LO2 

D1 Justify chosen research methodologies and processes supported by a credible academically underpinned literature review.

LO2 Develop a research proposal, including a supporting literature review

P3 Produce a research proposal, including a defined aim and objectives supported by a literature review.

M2 Evaluate the merits, limitations, and pitfalls of approaches to data collection in compiling the research proposal.

LO3 Analyse data using appropriate techniques to communicate research findings

P4 Conduct research using appropriate methods for a business research project.

P5 Analyse data from research findings to communicate research outcomes in an appropriate manner for the intended audience.

M3 Present the analysis of data utilising appropriate analytical techniques, charts, and tables to meet the research aims and communicate outcomes.

D2 Communicate to the intended audience the research findings and outcomes, including justified recommendations.

LO4 Reflect on the application of research methodologies and processes.

P6 Reflect on the effectiveness of the research methods applied in meeting the objectives of the business research project. 

P7 Consider alternative research methodologies and lessons learned given outcomes.

M4 Demonstrate self-reflection and engagement in the research project process, leading to recommended actions for future improvement.

D3 Demonstrate critically self-reflection and insight that results in recommended actions for improvements to inform future research